Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo left for Real Madrid on good terms.

He said: "I had a good relationship with him. I never thought we were going to keep him for a long time. To have him for six years, we're very proud of that. He's taken this opportunity to have another challenge and I respect him because he was a fantastic player for us. He was a good lad, no problems. We wish him well.

"The £80m figure was what we always wanted. It was nonnegotiable. Take it or leave it. It was his moment to leave and we allowed him to do that."